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9.11.06

Stained Glass by Carter Shapland


Came across this marvellous stained glass in Dulwich Christ Chapel, during a walkabout of artists' Open Houses for West Dulwich Festival. The artist is Carter Shapland, and it was made in 1969. Fairly Leger influenced I reckon. Most of the elements of the Crucifixion seem to be there (apart from the actual people obviously) - the thrice-crowing cockerel, the vinegary sponge on a stick, crown of thorns, roman soldier's dice, etc. Nice little chapel, consecrated in 1619 - part of the Foundation of the Shakespearean actor/manager Edward Alleyn.